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3 days
Costa Rica, North America

3-Day Alajuela itinerary guide

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Alajuela — Costa Rica 1863 Sc1 Alajuela

Top stops to prioritize

  • City Mall Alajuela
  • Family Pizza • Alajuela
  • Mercado de Alajuela
  • Cevichitos
  • Laguna de Fraijanes Recreational Park
  • Restaurante Chubascos
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • Plaza Real Alajuela

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Cathedral of Alajuela, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • City Mall Alajuela
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport
  • Plaza Real Alajuela
  • Juan Santamaría Park

Day 2: West side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the west side side of town.

  • Mercado de Alajuela
  • Central Park Alajuela
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
  • Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Laguna de Fraijanes Recreational Park.

  • Laguna de Fraijanes Recreational Park
  • Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour and Plantation

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